Aug 4, 2005 - 11:21 PM
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About 2-3 months ago, I noticed a pretty nice red MR2 Turbo cruising around my town, with an elderly man behind the wheel. It didn't really hit me until I saw it again today for the first time in a while that it's a 1995 with tan leather interior in mint condition, and it only has something like 70,000 miles on it. So heres my thoughts.....
For one thing, the owner is an older man. Like ready-for-the-retirement-home old. In this respect I see a huge opportunity here, because watching the old man climb in and out of the car once at the supermarket looked like he didn't enjoy trying to cram himself into the tiny two-seater whatsoever. And he drives it like an Oldsmobile, so thats always a plus. Bottom line here is that I potentially have sighted an owner of a last production year MR2 Turbo that looks to be in excellent shape, aside from some faded clearcoat which isn't a concern. And it also appears that he doesnt realize how much his car is worth- BIG plus. So heres the plan, and sorry if it sounds kinda pathetic but it may be worth it to give it a try- I'm going to casually start a discussion with him next time I see him and talk about the car, and see if he would be interested in maybe selling it or trading at any point. This really is my dream car, and it might just be my opportunity to get one for way cheaper than it should go for. Is this wrong of me to stalk the elderly for the perfect car, or am I well justified in my actions?? -------------------- 3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting. |
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Aug 4, 2005 - 11:30 PM
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Sounds like a good plan. Just let him know when hes ready to get rid of it to call you.. he might just be ready or he might love it. I know il be that old driving somthing that small an nice.
But then again after talking to a guy that had a 93 turbo for like 6 months he said he had problems non stop, I dont think i would want the trouble for a daily driver. |
Silver94CelicaOwner Keeping My Fingers Crossed... Aug 4, 2005 - 11:21 PM
Silver94CelicaOwner Looks like its never been modified at all and been... Aug 4, 2005 - 11:52 PM
aznxrussel better jump on that car...i think there were only ... Aug 4, 2005 - 11:57 PM
macavely hey i think i saw that mr2 on 287 the other day ..... Aug 5, 2005 - 2:51 AM
Consynx no, it's smart
i tried doing it with this woma... Aug 5, 2005 - 9:16 AM
Illyont QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Aug 4, 2005 - 11:... Aug 5, 2005 - 9:35 AM
Silver94CelicaOwner Definately. I'm not some little punk looking ... Aug 5, 2005 - 11:41 AM
1900WattCelica A friend of mine once told me a story about an Aud... Aug 5, 2005 - 12:39 PM
DamDirtyApes Just talk to him about it, older guys like it when... Aug 5, 2005 - 1:10 PM
Celica_Kid95st "watching the old man climb in and out of the... Aug 6, 2005 - 1:47 AM
Silver94CelicaOwner QUOTE(Celica_Kid95st @ Aug 5, 2005 - 11:47 PM... Aug 7, 2005 - 10:23 PM
ghostdog where in jersey are you. I saw an immaculate red 9... Aug 6, 2005 - 10:42 AM
jojobombiest QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Aug 4, 2005 - 9:2... Aug 6, 2005 - 7:24 PM![]() ![]() |
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